BCPS is Proud to Be an “A” School District!
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Florida Department of Education released district grades – which show Broward County Public Schools is officially an “A” rated school district. This is the first time since 2011 that BCPS has reached this milestone.
In addition, the state also released grades earned by individual schools. In 2024, 98% of the District’s traditional schools either maintained or increased their school grade. BCPS is excited to have earned 82 “A” grades, 62 “B” grades” and 69 “C” grades. This marks the first time since the state began assigning grades to schools in 1999 that BCPS has no “D” or “F” schools.
Among the notable highlights:
- Seven schools Improved from a “C” grade in 2023 to an “A” grade in 2024. This includes Croissant Park Elementary School, Margate Elementary School, Nova Middle School, Palmview Elementary School, Peters Elementary School, Sanders Park Elementary School and Stephen Foster Elementary School.
- Walker Elementary School improved two letter grades – increasing from an “F” grade in 2023 to a “C” in 2024.
- Four schools improved from a “D” grade in 2023 to a “B” grade in 2024. This includes Blanche Ely High School, Deerfield Park Elementary School, Oakridge Elementary School and Robert C. Markham Elementary.
- Seven schools improved from a “D” grade in 2023 to a “C” grade in 2024. This includes Broward Estates Elementary School, Castle Hill Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School, Dillard Elementary School, McNicol Middle School, Park Ridge Elementary School and Village Elementary School.
“We are incredibly proud to have earned an “A” grade from the state – a goal we have been working hard to achieve,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “This accomplishment highlights the outstanding progress we have made and assures parents that we are providing a high-quality education for their children. I commend our teachers, administrators and staff for their commitment to students’ learning; our students and families for their drive and determination to succeed; and our School Board for its continued support and guidance.”
School Board members and Superintendent Hepburn held a news conference with community leaders to announce the District’s “A” rating. Watch the video at https://www.eduvision.tv/l?RtDODAR.
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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, serving more than 251,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners in 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 177 different countries and speaking 153 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on Twitter @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.
